A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3923732 Details
Epoch: 181 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3925640 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 3923555 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1672 time: 2020-03-20 14:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59d6aa07d756e6b2e081609753163b86ef98d0535c3a98b3f6217298b33c88d4Block Operator
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